HOLISTIC THERAPY FOR DYSMENORRHEA TREATMENT IN ADOLESCENTS

Abstract

Introduction: Dysmenorrhea is menstrual pain that causes discomfort and can interfere with daily activities, causing women to consume painkillers. Painkillers will only relieve pain temporarily and consuming regulary increases risk of side effects. Holistic therapy is a therapy that considers all aspects of human such as biological, emotional, social, and spiritual aspects. All of these aspects are connected and inseparable. If there is a change in one aspect of an individual's life, it can cause changes in other aspects. Holistic therapy can lead to overall healing. Objective: The objective of this study was to determine several types of holistic therapy that can be applied in treating dysmenorrhea. Methods: This research method used is a literature study analyzed from several journals related to the research topic. Journals are searched through Science Direct, PubMed, GARUDA, and Google Scholar which are then selected according to the topic to be discussed. Results: The results of this study obtained 12 research articles were analyzed, such as yoga (n = 4), hypnotherapy (3), breathing relaxation (n = 3), and spiritual emotional freedom technique (n = 2). Conclusion: Holistic therapies that can be used in the treatment of dysmenorrhea are yoga, hypnotherapy, breathing exercises, and spiritual emotional freedom techniques. These holistic therapy alternatives can provide comprehensive treatment for every aspect of adolescents with dysmenorrhea.